The Utah Board of Higher Education approved updates to its operating and capital budget priorities for Utah’s public colleges and universities for the 2026-27 fiscal… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated budget, capital priorities for 2026-27
The Utah Board of Higher Education has established a nine-member committee to lead the search for the next president of Weber State University. The committee is charged… Continue Reading Weber State University Presidential Search Committee Named
The Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously selected Brad L. Mortensen, Ph.D., as the next president of Utah State University at its meeting today. With… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education Names Brad L. Mortensen President of Utah State University
During today’s Special Legislative Session, Utah lawmakers considered and passed two higher education–related bills in preparation for the 2026 General Legislative Session: SB 1001 and… Continue Reading Special Legislative Session Update
Rigorous statewide review ensures quality and workforce relevance. Utah’s public colleges and universities are expanding offerings in fields that matter most to Utah’s economy, as… Continue Reading USHE colleges launch programs in high-demand fields
We are saddened and disturbed by today’s violence on one of our campuses, and stand in full support of the Utah Valley University community at… Continue Reading Statement from the Utah Board of Higher Education on Charlie Kirk
Tooele Technical College announced that Paul Hacking will retire as president on Nov. 15, 2025, after eight and a half years of dedicated leadership that… Continue Reading Tooele Technical College President Paul Hacking announces retirement after transformative eight-year tenure
The Utah Board of Higher Education today approved updated strategic reinvestment plans from the University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University, clearing… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education approves updated strategic reinvestment plans for University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber State University
The Utah System of Higher Education released its annual report on Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) today, an initiative designed to reduce time to graduation and lower… Continue Reading Thousands of Utah students earn college credit for real-world experience, saving millions in tuition
During its June 6, 2025, meeting, the Utah Board of Higher Education unanimously reappointed Amanda Covington to serve as chair of the Board for a… Continue Reading Utah Board of Higher Education reappoints Chair Amanda Covington and selects Jon Cox as new vice chair